HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WJCL) - It's not too late to join the American Heart Association for its biggest Lowcountry fundraiser of the year.

The Heart Ball is just days away and there's just a handful of tickets left. Organizers say it's not just a fun event with music, live and silent auctions, dancing and other fun activities, but a way to help put an end to the number one killer of Americans.

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The American Heart Association raises money for research, education and community outreach efforts to lower the heart disease rate across the country. On Saturday, hundreds are going to the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa to celebrate the association's volunteers and leadership who work year round to accomplish their goal. The reception and auctions starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday and the V.I.P. reception begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

"Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of all Americans and that includes the number one killer of women. A lot of times that's overlooked. It's really important that we raise awareness," said Carla Raines, the Development Director of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.

"The Heart Ball has become the premier event of the Lowcountry. We have expanded our outreaches over into the savannah community so we're hoping we can cross all the bridges and come together and raise awareness and push forth our mission."

To get your ticket, you can either visit hiltonheadscheartball.heart.org or call Carla Raines at (843) 540-6338.

Also at the Heart Ball, a local survivor of heart disease will share their story as part of the "Open Your Heart" moment.